5 Series E39 520i (M54) TOUR
MK-21/Meyer
Baugruppe/Group: 33
33 01 98 (327)
weltweit
all countries
06/1998
Life-time oil
E31, E36, E38, E39, E46
Situation:
Since 09/97 (Model Year 98), only lifetime oils have been used in the rear axle differentials
of the above vehicles,
please refer to Service Information bulletin 00 19 97 (262).
There is no longer a necessity for an oil change on these rear axle differentials for the
entire service life.
It is only necessary to correct the oil level within the scope of a repair,
e.g. when sealing.
Affected
vehicles:
E31, E36 (except M3 and M roadster), E38, E39 and E46
Manufacturing period since 09/97
Procedure:
Only the following differential oils are to be used for topping up following
a repair (seal) of the rear axle differential:
Rear axle without differential lock
OSP synthetic oil
Rear axle with differential lock
MSP/A synthetic oil
Note:
The differential oils stated above are already available within the BMW dealer
organisation and are also to be used on earlier rear axle differentials.
Parts:
For approved oils,
please refer to Service Information bulletin 33 01 96 (149).
SI Life-time oil E31 E36 E38 E39 E46
BMW AG - TIS
09.02.2013 07:17
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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